September 23, 2026 - 1pm EST
ACPA Presents: Maximizing County Road Investments with Concrete Pavements
County engineers are frequently tasked with maintaining a large roadway network on shoestring budgets. Making the most out of those roadway investments is critical to ensure a long-lasting and well performing network. Concrete pavements and overlays are often overlooked at the county level, as they are sometimes perceived as being only for interstate-level traffic or too expensive. This presentation will provide examples and perspectives on how many counties and smaller agencies across the country have successfully utilized concrete pavements and overlays. It will present a number of resources available to assist with introducing and implementing concrete pavements, including the new guide, “A Fresh Look at Concrete Pavements for Local Agencies,” from the CP Tech Center, and demonstrate how easy concrete pavement design can be with PavementDesigner.org.
October 6, 2026 - 2pm EST
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November 4, 2026 - 2pm EST
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Preservation of Asphalt: Solutions for Long-Term Pavement Performance
Roads cost more. Maintenance budgets don't keep pace. And a worst-first strategy quietly guarantees you'll fall further behind every year.
This 45-minute session shows county engineers an alternative path: pavement preservation through Maltene Replacement Technology. You'll learn why asphalt deteriorates the moment resurfacing ends, how rejuvenators differ chemically — and why that difference matters — and what independent data, including a three-year Minnesota DOT evaluation, reveals real-world performance.
You'll leave with hard numbers you can take to your board: 6.45 years of documented service-life extension, $18,574 average net benefit per lane-mile, and a 203% ROI. Stop managing the decline. Start deferring capital. Bring your toughest pavement questions.
November 10, 2026 - 2pm EST
Santa Cruz County Emergency Road Damage Assessment (ERDA):
A Data-Driven Approach to Disaster Recovery and Resilient Transportation Networks
When disasters strike, county engineers and public works professionals must make critical decisions quickly. Join us for an informative webinar showcasing Santa Cruz County's innovative Emergency Road Damage Assessment (ERDA) Tool, a transparent, GIS-enabled system designed to evaluate and prioritize road repairs following wildfires, severe storms, and other natural disasters.
Developed through collaboration between Public Works and county leadership, the ERDA Tool combines field assessments with climate adaptation and vulnerability data to create an objective, data-driven framework for prioritizing emergency repairs. By integrating factors such as traffic volume, detour impacts, critical facility access, lane loss, and infrastructure damage, the tool helps agencies allocate resources more effectively while improving transparency and public trust.
During this webinar, attendees will learn:
- How Santa Cruz County developed and implemented the ERDA Tool.
- How GIS technology and climate vulnerability data are integrated into emergency response planning.
- The scoring methodology used to assess and prioritize damaged roadways.
- How the tool supports equitable decision-making and faster recovery efforts.
- Lessons learned and opportunities for replicating the ERDA framework in other counties and jurisdictions.
Who Should Attend?
County Engineers, Public Works Directors, Transportation Officials, Emergency Management Professionals, GIS Specialists, Infrastructure Planners, and local government leaders responsible for disaster response and transportation resilience.
Why Attend?
Discover how a practical, data-driven approach can improve post-disaster decision-making, strengthen transportation resilience, and help communities recover faster while ensuring limited resources are directed where they are needed most.
Attendees will receive one (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH) for participating in this webinar.